Food bank looking for needy families

By Mark Ribble

LEAMINGTON — The Society of St. Vincent De Paul St. Michael’s Leamington Conference Food Bank has received a large shipment of canned goods, courtesy of SunBrite Foods to supplement their already large assortment of food.

Deacon John Vezina and his volunteer crew have filled the basement of St. Michael’s Church on Elliott Street far beyond their regular food pantry and are awaiting families in need.

Six large skids of canned goods arrived last week, which added up to over 10,000 cans of various products.

“We have the food,” said Deacon John. “We want people to know it’s here.”

He said that the community has been great about responding with donations, but now they need families in need to come forward.

The Food Bank is located at the John Street entrance of St. Michael’s Church in Leamington. They are open on Wednesdays from 12-1 pm and 5-6pm and again on Saturdays from 10-12 pm.

Deacon John Vezina, left and Stephanie Heaton will welcome you to the St. Vincent De Paul Leamington Conference Food Bank at St. Michael’s Church. Sun photo